Broad-Spectrum Extracellular Antiviral Properties of Cucurbit[ <i>n</i> ]urils

Abstract

] cavity, rather than via cell internalization or a virustatic mechanism. This finding demonstrates that CB[7] acts as a supramolecular virucidal antiviral (a mechanism distinct from other current extracellular antivirals), demonstrating the potential of supramolecular interactions for future antiviral disinfectants.